10 days Best of Northern Kenya Tour

10 Days Best of Northern Kenya Camping and Lodge Safari
(Destinations: Lake Baringo, South Horr, Lake Turkana, Maralal, Samburu, Sweetwaters)

The safari takes you from Nairobi into the wild northern frontier of Kenya which is mostly barren but very scenic. You will visit some game parks on the way as well as get an opportunity to meet the local tribes such as the El Molo, Borana, Rendille and Turkana. You will travel in the company of an experienced tour driver guide in a private 4×4 safari land cruiser. Accommodation is either in lodges or camps.
Day 1: Nairobi / Lake Baringo

Meet and greet at your preferred hotel in Nairobi by Tour Planner and driver / guide for an introduction to the trip. Thereafter have a morning departure to Lake Baringo which is one of the Great Rift Valley Lakes. On arrival proceed to the lodge for check in and lunch; followed by afternoon exploration of the vicinity by foot. Visit the local communities which reside by the lakeside such as Il-Chamus and Kalenjin for a guided tour of the villages. Afterwards enjoy an evening boat ride in the tranquil lake to spot hippo as well as watch birds.

Activities: Guided bird walk, boat ride, cultural village visit
Overnight: Soi Safari Lodge / Roberts Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 2: Lake Baringo / South Horr

Breakfast is followed by morning departure from Baringo driving to South Horr where you rest for the night. On the way, you will see various tribes such as Samburu and Baragoi where you can stop to talk to them or visit their homesteads.

Activities: Site-seeing, cultural village visit
Overnight: Desert Rose Lodge / Local Samburu Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 3: South Horr / Lake Turkana

Breakfast is followed by morning departure from South Horr heading to Lake Turkana, which is hot and dry, via Loiyangalani. On the way you will see the Turkana People as well as see their small homesteads. You may visit one of the homesteads for a cultural experience. Thereafter proceed to your accommodation for rest and overnight.

Activities: Site-seeing, cultural village visit
Overnight: Oasis Lodge / Gamewatchers Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 4: Lake Turkana

Breakfast is followed by a day of cultural experience in and around the Lake region whereby you visit the homesteads of the Turkana people for traditional dances and social interaction with the people. Optional activities include boat rides or camel rides depending on your preference. Also enjoy 2 hours fishing on the tranquil lake.

Activities: Site-seeing, cultural village visit, fishing & boat ride
Overnight: Oasis Lodge / Gamewatchers Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 5: Lake Turkana / Maralal

Breakfast is followed by a drive from Turkana to Maralal arriving at the Game Sanctuary for game viewing or camel riding. On the way, you will see the Samburu people who dominate this harsh environment. The park is home to zebra, eland, hyena and other animals.

Activities: Site-seeing, game viewing
Overnight: Maralal Safari Lodge / Local Samburu Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 6: Maralal / Samburu

Breakfast is followed by departure from Maralal to Samburu arriving for lunch at lodge / camp then thereafter an afternoon game drive. Samburu is home to the big five and other unique wildlife species such as Somali Ostrich, Gravys Zebra, Oryx and others.

Activities: Site-seeing, cultural experience, game viewing
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Samburu Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 7: Samburu

Breakfast is followed by a full day which is spent exploring the marvelous park as you see the colorful Samburu people graze their cattel in the vicinity; as well as track and watch various animal species.

Activities: Site-seeing, cultural experience, game viewing
Overnight: Samburu Sopa Lodge / Samburu Campsite
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 8: Samburu / Sweetwaters

Breakfast is followed by morning drive from Samburu to the beautiful Sweetwaters Private Sanctuary. Arrive for check in and lunch at the luxurious camp which is set amidst total wilderness in a private ranch and Chimpanzee sanctuary. Spend the afternoon exploring the game sanctuary in the company of your guide.

Activities: Game viewing, site-seeing
Overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 9: Sweetwaters

Breakfast is followed by full day exploration of the sanctuary which is home to the big five, many birds, black rhino, and a water hole facing your rooms; which attracts animals during the day and night. Night game drives are available at the camp.

Activities: Game viewing, site-seeing
Overnight: Sweetwaters Tented Camp
Meal plan: Lunch, dinner, breakfast
Day 10: Sweetwaters / Nairobi

Breakfast is followed by morning drive back to Nairobi arriving for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, you have the rest of the day at leisure before transfer to the Airport for your next flight.

What is Included?

– Transport in a private 4×4 safari land cruiser and an experienced full time English speaking driver guide
– Full board accommodation in lodges or camps as per the itinerary
– Drinking water for the whole duration of your travel
– Bird walk, cultural experience, boat ride in Baringo
– Cultural experience in Northern Kenya
– Fishing with boat in Lake Turkana
– AMREF evacuation insurance
– Game drives and park entry fees where applicable

What is Excluded?

– Any other optional activity such as traditional dances, camel rides, e.t.c.
– Personal travel insurance
– International airfares
– Entry visas and airport taxes
– All personal expenditure such as tips, telephone calls, laundry and drinks.
– Extras at the lodges i.e. beverages and drinks, telephone, la

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